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MESSAGE Date: 20th October 2008 The founding of 'The State of Mewar' and its governance is rooted in the solemn decree, of Maharishi Harit Rashi , the guru to Bapa Rawal and the founding father of 'Family Mewar'; that he will administrate the State of Mewar as a 'Dewan' (prime minister) and not as a 'King'. As per this commitment, succeeding head of the family of Mewar have always fulfilled the sacred position as trustee of Shri Eklingji, a manifestation of Lord Shiva who is the Eternal Ruler of Mewar. All the successors of Bapa Rawal are hereditary 'Dewans' of Shri Eklingji and Trustees of Mewar.

The governance of the State of Mewar was thus based on this unique concept of 'Trusteeship' and 'Custodianship'. This form of governance ensures an inbuilt, self-motivated accountability that is crucial for long-term stability.

Custodianship of the erstwhile Mewar resided in its day-to-day governance; as a service to the supreme authority unquestioned by the bounds of legalities and ownership for centuries. Faced with such issues in the democratic environment, the House of Mewar judiciously dispersed the governance of their residual heritage into a set of 'Not for Profit' and 'For Profit' enterprises that would conform and could function within the now constitutionally defined legal norms. These organisations effectively operated as individual entities steered by the core values of the House of Mewar for more than two decades.

At the turn of the millennium, I envisaged that all 'Not for Profit' and 'For Profit' enterprises need to collectively carry the continuity and responsibility of Custodianship and present a role model of governance and sustenance for this century.

It is this overarching vision, first penned down by me some time in the late 80's in the document 'Inheritance 76' that has evolved and transformed into the 21st century Heritage Brand of Eternal Mewar. MESSAGE ......

The House of Mewar represents the longest serving, unbroken custodianship in the world. A custodianship that transcends all boundaries of kingship, democracy and everything in between. Founded on the teacher- pupil principles by the Guru of our founding father Bapa Rawal, Maharishi Harit Rashi, this custodianship continues to manifest the cardinal rules for governance through the concept of values and precedence yet providing for flexibility of action.

Eternal Mewar is thus iconic of centuries of custodianship and protection of the core values of the House of Mewar, which has stood the test of time.

The key objective of Joint Custodianship Programme of Eternal Mewar is holistic sustainability; cultural, environmental, social and economic. To achieve these objectives we constantly strive for a greater awareness of Eternal Mewar and fundraising for its multifaceted projects, events and activities.

Eternal Mewar is a timeless custodianship that continues to create benchmarks in governance, a role model of sustainability, an icon of Heritage, Tradition and Culture of Mewar and an Unbroken Legacy since 734 AD.

I extend a special invitation to the 'People of Mewar' and 'People of the World', Leaders and Philanthropists, Corporate Houses, National and International Banks, Foundations, Trusts and NGO's working in similar focus areas and Central and State Government Organisations to become a Joint Custodian of Eternal Mewar and partner with us to share the responsibility of fulfilling the objectives.

Arvind Singh Mewar 76th. Custodian House of Mewar Eternal Mewar The Palace Udaipur 313 001, Rajasthan-India Telephone +91 294 252 8001 Fax +91 294 252 8007 A r t s

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Museums (since 1969): Literature Projects (2000-2007): The City Palace Museum, Udaipur that houses Several books on Mewar history and culture have invaluable artefacts of Mewari history and culture been commissioned. Primarily in Rajasthani, is functioning as a museum since 1969. Besides they cover diverse topics. Posters depicting salient this, the Crystal Gallery with the most unique features of history and culture of Mewar are also collections of Osler crystals in the world; the published. A set of six postcards from the British Flora Danica collection and The Vintage & period lithographs was published recently. Classic Car Collection are other Museum Organisations: MMCF and MMHPT Galleries of Eternal Mewar. Organisations: MMCF and LPHM Pvt. Ltd.

Restoration of Artefacts (2000-2008): Music - Analog tape restoration (1999-2000): Several museum artefacts and displays such as the Conversion of 286 old spools into 96 dat tapes Palkis in the Zenana Mahal, the Ganesha and then into CD’s consisting of Dagar Brother’s painting at the entrance of Zenana Mahal, ivory Dhrupad in Raga Miya ki Malhar, Megh, Kafi ki doors in Bhim Vilas etc. have been carefully Hori, Bageshree, Puriya, Pilu and Rajwari Geet. restored by engaging restoration experts and Six CD’s and seven cassettes are launched as ‘The traditional artisans with the requisite knowhow. Royal Collection of Mewar’. Organisation: MMCF Organisation: MKSKT

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Watercolour Journey Around the World to Jagriti at Jagmandir - an exhibition at the Palace Rajasthan. (31st December 2005 to 4th January on an island in ?(2000; 2008): 2006): Jagriti is a ‘heritage exhibition onsite’ with Forty four water colour paintings by Dr. Hiroshi thematic galleries showcasing history and lifestyle Shimazaki, a Japanese Canadian Professor were at Jagmandir. Equipped with the most advanced exhibited at Sabha Shiromani ka Darikhana in exhibition techniques, lighting systems and the City Palace Museum. interactive exhibits, this exhibition is being Organisation: MMCF redesigned in 2008 and partly derives its contents from the earlier multilayered research undertaken as part of 'The City within a City' project in 2001-02 Organisation: LPHM Pvt. Ltd. and MMCF

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Indian Classical Music and 23rd March 2006 MKSKT with To understand and underline the tradition of Mewar Ministry of Culture, Indian Classical Music in Mewar region. Govt. of India

‘Rang’ - A four days, Arts and March 2007, MMCF with Aims to encourage diversity of cultural products Crafts bazzar with the regal March 2008 Samskara, local offered to the Udaipur tourist; nurture Udaipur festival of Holika Dahan artisans and creative economy; and promote the cause of local ‘Diverse Mediums, Collective craftspersons folk arts and crafts as a sustainable tourism Voice’ - A 15 days artisans activity workshop

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Photo Archives - Cataloguing, Preservation and Exhibition The project aims at documenting, preserving and presenting from a selection of about 14,500 photographs and 1100 glass negatives dating to late 19th and early 20th century from the royal family collection. The first Photography Exhibition is scheduled to be launched in March 2009. Manuscripts and Maps - Maharana Mewar Research Institute Several manuscripts, Bahidas (daily records of the Maharanas) dating since 18th century and invaluable maps from the 19th and early 20th centuries will be catalogued, digitized, preserved and made available for research work. Documentation of Bhajans (Temple songs) Shree Eklingji Trust with assistance form the Maharana Kumbha Sangeet Kala Trust plans to document all Bhajans whose lyrics are now only known to a few surviving artists of Mewar.

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We continuously engage in activities, events and workshops for the promotion, awareness and preservation of the built heritage. The annual calendar for such events is based on a dialogue with the partner organisations and institutions.

Be a Joint Custodian of our ARTS, MUSIC and LITERATURE DONATE for our art projects: PARTNER in our arts and crafts activities: PARTICIPATE in our events

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Restoration of artwork at Mor Chowk (2005): Fateh Bagh (2002): Rawla Koshilav, a palace near The exquisite 19th century glass inlay work in Jodhpur in 1802 became a neglected piece of Mor Chowk within the City Palace is an icon for heritage in the 20th century. Around 65,000 pieces the city of Udaipur. This restoration work was of the crumbling palace were transported to a taken up involving traditional artisans conversant scenic spot in Ranakpur, amidst the orchards and with glass inlay work. on the banks of a rain fed river, to create the Royal Organisation: MMCF Retreat at Fateh Bagh. Organisation: HRH Pvt. Ltd.

Restoration of Jagmandir (2001): Besides being Maharana Mewar Special Library (2000): The an architectural landmark, this island palace 500 years old historic structure of the catacombs symbolizes an era of peace in Mewar history. The was originally carved out on the edge of the hill as restoration of Gol Mahal is being undertaken in an integral part of the City Palace Complex. The 2009. structure was excavated in 1996 and a Organisation: MMCF and LPHM Pvt. Ltd. conservation project to restore and adapt the catacombs as a Library was successfully executed. Organisation: MMCF A C T I V I T I E S & E V E N T S Heritage based development of Udaipur City Exhibition ‘Udaipur Since 1559’ (2007-2008): (2007-2008): MMCF, Udaipur Municipal This exhibition project disseminates the primary Corporation and UNESCO India signed a joint interpretive theme of the City Palace Complex co-operation programme on the development of using the research and documentation undertaken a sustainable agenda to preserve Udaipur under with the conservation plan of the City Palace the Indian Heritage Cities Network by Complex. The exhibition has a gallery displaying UNESCO India. This joint programme will help architectural models of the four major phases of strengthen the competence of Udaipur, its evolution of the palace complex. administration, and inhabitants as well as protect Organisation: MMCF and preserve its cultural and natural heritage. Funded by Tourism Cares, USA Organisation: MMCF Partners: UMC, Udaipur and UNESCO New Delhi Office

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Risk Management Conference May 2008 MMCF with Horizons, Local experts, NGOs’, Pune Government Officials and Media

Temple Architecture - A Talk January 2008 MMCF Local historians and experts, by Dr. Adam Hardy, Cardiff architects and researchers University, UK

Placemaking November 2007 MMCF, School of Interior Postgraduate students of Design, CEPT, Interior design Ahmedabad and Samskara

Art Work Conservation & November 2006 MMCF, National Art restorers, conservators Maintaining Historic Museum, New Delhi and and MMCF Museum staff Structures UNESCO India Office, New Delhi

Structural stabilization and July 2006 MMCF and TVB School Students of Architecture and Building Assessment of Habitat Studies, New conservation professionals Delhi

Historic Documentation May 2006 MMCF and Birla Institute Students of Architecture Methods of Technology, Ranchi Future P R O J E C T S Museum Planning: A Museum Use Plan, Risk Management Plan, detail drawings with estimates for the entire palace complex are works undertaken with the Second Planning Grant received from the Getty Foundation, LA for 2008-09. Conservation Works in The City Palace Complex: MMCF will also undertake Conservation works of Ghariyal ki Cahtri and Bhagwat Prakash Palace within the Complex in the year 2009. Conservation of Gol Mahal at Jagmandir, Udaipur: MMCF and LPHM will be jointly undertaking restoration work of the Gol Mahal at Jagmandir in the year 2008-2009. Conservation of the 14th century Surya temple at Ranakpur: Shree Eklingji Trust aims to source funds for the restoration of the famous 14th century sun temple at Ranakpur. A C T I V I T I E S & E V E N T S A Workshop on Risk Management and another one on Building Crafts of Mewar are scheduled for the year 2009 in partnership with UNESCO New Delhi, National Museum, New Delhi and the Heritage Institute of Rajasthan, Jaipur.

Be a Joint Custodian of our BUILT HERITAGE DONATE for our conservation projects: PARTNER in our built heritage activities: PARTICIPATE in our workshops

6 Version 2.0 / Volume 1 / 08.01.2009 Culture “Celebrating Mewar culture and performing centuries old rituals of the House of Mewar till today” Past and Present P R O J E C T S Eternal Mewar Portal (2007-2008): The portal The Mewar Sound and Light Show (2005): The presents the entire network of organisations show is an endeavour to present Mewar's ancient under Eternal Mewar, encapsulates the myriad culture. Pitched against the backdrop of the Mewari cultural experience for the visitor and marvelous palace façade, it uses the latest DMX facilitates intellectual access to 1500 years protocols. ‘The Legacy of Honour’ (English) was heritage through a well researched knowledge launched in January 2005 and 'Yash ki Dharohar' centre. () was launched in June 2006. Organisations: MMCF and HRH Pvt. Ltd. Organisations: MMCF and HRH Pvt. Ltd.

The Regal Festivals are an unparalleled cultural and heritage tourism initiative by the philanthropic arm of the House of Mewar. These festivals are a testimony to the ‘living heritage’ of Mewar. The Regal Festivals see the participation of the 76th Custodian of the House of Mewar, Shriji , performing centuries old royal rituals with the royal family in attendance. Holika Dahan, the festival in March every year celebrates respect for mankind – one of the cardinal values of Eternal Mewar, the many colours of life and the many shades of culture. Ashwa Poojan is a proud testimony to the acknowledgment of the historic ties between the and the horse as well as patronage of the Marwari breed of horses. Kartik Poornima the only day in the Indian calendar when Lord Brahma is worshipped, one of the brightest moonlit nights of the year is a proud testimony to the patronage of the performing arts and a vision of achieving a harmonious integration of man and environment.

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Basant Panchami; Surya January - March MMCF and Local residents, devotees and Saptami; Maha Shivratri Shree Eklingji Trust visitors

Rangoli: A food festival for March 2007 and starting HRH Pvt. Ltd. Drawing from the theme of four-days with regal festival of 18th - 21st March 2008 Holi, Palkikhana Chefs Holika Dahan develop a truly colourful array of dishes for the visitors

Mewar Festival and Rajasthan March - April MMCF Local residents Diwas

Gangaur Pooja; Durga Ashtami; Rangteras; Sheetalashtami Dheenga ; Patotsav 7 Version 2.0 / Volume 1 / 08.01.2009 Event / Theme Year Organisers Target Group

Jeeman; Maha Pooja; Rana May - August MMCF Local residents and visitors Pratap commemoration

Jal Jhulni Ekadashi; September - October MMCF Local residents and visitors Navratri Sthapana; Durga Ashtami; Ashwa Poojan

Guru Purnima - Swaranjali - A Yearly Shree Eklingji Trust and Local residents and visitors musical performance of 21st July 2005 Maharana Kumbha classical and semi classical 11th July 2006 Sangeet Kala Trust music by national level artists 30th July 2007

Kartik Poornima October MMCF and Local residents and visitors HRH Pvt. Ltd.

Shriji’s Birthday Annually MMCF and Local residents and visitors on 13th December HRH Pvt. Ltd.

Christmas and New Year Annually in December HRH Pvt. Ltd. Local residents and visitors Future P R O J E C T S

Cultural Tourism Plan and Interpretation Plan for The City Palace Museum MMCF is synthesising and expanding its cultural activities in a Cultural Tourism Plan with a focus on brand building. The Museum will also generate an interpretation plan with innovative and interactive means to engage the visitor with Mewari history and culture.

A C T I V I T I E S & E V E N T S Shree Eklingji Trust proposes to organize cultural activities at the Sun Temple at Ranakpur on a large scale at least once a year. The Maharana of Mewar Charitable Foundation plans to record, exhibit and organize workshops on various aspects of Mewari culture such as traditional headgear, dresses, textiles, lifestyle, games, cuisine etc. The business and charitable organisations under Eternal Mewar continuously engage in cultural activities and events for the promotion of intangible cultural heritage. The annual calendar for the regal festivals and events is fixed and it serves to anchor additional cultural programs with select partner organisations and institutions.

Be a Joint Custodian of our CULTURAL projects SPONSOR our cultural programs: PARTNER in our regal events: PARTICIPATE in our regal festivals

8 Version 2.0 / Volume 1 / 08.01.2009 Education “Enhancing the institutional benchmarks begun by Maharana Bhupal Singhji and sustained by Maharana Bhagwat Singhji in the 20th century” Past and Present P R O J E C T S & A C T I V I T I E S Scholarships for students and researchers (since Maharana Mewar Public School (MMPS) and 1971): Scholarships are awarded to students at Maharana Mewar Vidya Mandir (MMVM): every level of education, from primary school to These two institutions symbolise the post-graduate research scholars. The numbers contributions of the House of Mewar in the field can range from a single scholarship granted to of education. Founded by the Vidyadan Trust, one student to cover the entire course of graduate the Maharana Mewar Public School located studies for a number of students to help subsidise within the historic the City Palace Complex school fees. Select presentations of research provides high quality education to a cross- papers at symposia both in India, and outside are section of children, ensuring a well-integrated sponsored. Scholarships are awarded to women development physical, educational, moral and students of Udaipur so as to help them achieve social. Maharana Mewar Vidya Mandir was their academic goals. started in 1992 in a well-designed building and Organisation: MMCF and RGKCT campus near Ambamataji temple in Udaipur. Both schools are recognized today as premier institutions of Udaipur city and impart quality education to local school children. Organisation: Vidyadan Trust

Collaboration with Michigan State University Achievements of MMPS (since 2003): The International Lodging 2007-08: Two ex-NCC cadets were awarded Development and Management - Summer India scholarships by the Sahara Group for academic Programme at Michigan State University has excellence. chosen Udaipur and HRH Group of Hotels as a 2006-07: Six students of Maharana Mewar knowledge and hospitality partner. The Public School were awarded the Maharana Fateh undergraduate students attending the hotel Singh Award for academic excellence. Thirty management programme stay for about 7-10 eight students were awarded Scholarships for days in Fateh Prakash where they gain a hands-on securing 75% and above marks in all the subjects 360-degree perspective on heritage tourism in in all examinations. the last two years by interacting with the royal 2005-06: Eight students were honoured by Her family members, Princess Padmaja Kumari Excellency Smt. Pratibha Patil, Governor of Mewar and Maharaj Kumar Lakshyaraj Singh Rajasthan on behalf of Mamraj Agrawal Mewar Foundation, Kolkata for securing 90% and Organisation: HRH Pvt. Ltd. above marks in Class X.

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P R O J E C T S Institute of Hotel Management A project for an institution for Hotel Management Studies is planned in the near future. The institute might be initiated by vocational training programmes designed for high school students.

A C T I V I T I E S & E V E N T S The business and charitable organisations under Eternal Mewar continuously aim to promote educational programmes and activities.

Be a Joint Custodian of our EDUCATIONAL projects DONATE to our existing institutions: PARTNER in our future institutes: PARTICIPATE in our educational activities

10 Version 2.0 / Volume 1 / 08.01.2009 Environment “Protecting the lakes, water bodies and environment created through centuries of ingenuity of successive Maharanas” Past and Present P R O J E C T S

Mewar Solar Cell (2003): The Mewar Solar Environmental Improvement by the Hotels : Cell, was established to concentrate on research HRH group has installed one of the biggest into passive energy systems. Technicians worked Sewage Treatment Plant in Udaipur and has on ways of reducing toxic fumes, noise and implemented water conservation systems that carbon dioxide emissions from land vehicles ensure recycling of water. using solar powered photo-voltaic panels as the Gorbandh Palace at Jaisalmer involved hotel alternative source of energy. By 2003 six guests in the plantation of over 500 trees to prototype rickshaws with three and four wheels increase plant growth in desert areas and one electric motorcycle had been built. Organisation: HRH Pvt. Ltd. Presently 14 prototypes of solar vehicles are on display at The Vintage & Classic Car Collection, Garden Hotel, Udaipur. MMCF has won national and international awards for this project. Organisation: MMCF

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International Solar Rally (2003-04): Interlinking of Lakes (2008): In April 2003, The Mewar Solar Cell organised MMCF resource person Dr. N S Rathore has done a non-competitive rally to test these prototypes extensive research on the historical development of on the roads in Rajasthan. It was an event that Udaipur Lakes and interlinking of rivers attracted 21 participants from UK and USA, developed by the Maharanas over centuries. The who sponsored the design and construction of findings were presented in an international the rickshaws that they donated, at the end of seminar at Hyderabad in July 2008. the rally, to MMCF. Organisation: MMCF

In April 2004, 33 participants joined the International Solar Rally that completed 1200 Environmental awareness and education: Maharana Mewar Public School has organized km with 14 vehicles powered by solar photo- trips to Zawar Mines to familiarise the students voltaic panels as the source of energy. Udaipur about mining activities, nature trips to Solar No. 5 a four-wheel vehicle achieved an Kumbalgarh, Jaisamand and Jhadol (Wild Life average speed of between 20-25 km per hour Sanctuaries). Students are also involved in over a distance of 150 km. activities such as the tree plantation programme Organisation: MMCF at Ambamata in Udaipur. Organisation: MMPS

11 Version 2.0 / Volume 1 / 08.01.2009 Future P R O J E C T S Several environment enhancement projects such as afforestation drives, lake protection campaigns including awareness & education and lake ghats beautification are envisaged to be taken up by the Maharana of Mewar Charitable Foundation. These projects will engage MMCF awardees who have created benchmarks in environmental conservation.

The Mewar Solar Cell has established three key objectives for future works: • Transform Lake Pichola into a fossil fuel-free zone. • Use vehicles powered by solar as a source of energy in The City Palace Complex. • Continue research on these successful prototype rickshaws and develop other vehicles leading to commercial production by a manufacturer.

A C T I V I T I E S & E V E N T S The business and charitable organisations under Eternal Mewar continuously engage in activities, events and workshops for the promotion, awareness and preservation of the natural heritage. The annual calendar for such events is based on a dialogue with the partner organisations and institutions.

Be a Joint Custodian of our ENVIRONMENT DONATE for our environment projects: PARTNER in our environment enhancement programmes: PARTICIPATE in our environment enhancement activities and events

12 Version 2.0 / Volume 1 / 08.01.2009 Human Values "Subscribing to the highest human values - self respect, self reliance, service to the community and respect for mankind" Past and Present P R O J E C T S Maharana Mewar Foundation Annual Awards Parvarish: MMCF provides pensions to the old (since 1981): The Maharana Mewar staff members and retainers of the House of Foundation Annual Awards constitute a major Mewar. Under the sub-title Parvarish, in the part of the activities of the Maharana of Mewar charter of activities, a number of persons receive Charitable Foundation. From a modest charity from the Trust. Parvarish under RGKCT beginning of awards limited initially for the awards stipends and pensions to the erstwhile scholars in Udaipur, the range of these awards women staff members of the House of Mewar. The has steadily grown to become an event in the objective of this scheme is to provide an anchorage domestic and international arena. Today, the to the women and children, particularly of Mewar Awards honour the recognition of service of and Rajasthan, so that in the long run, they not permanent value already rendered to society. It only develop a sense of security but are able to be recognise eminent scholars, students and completely self reliant. Rs 11000 paid to each 22 common citizens who, through their chosen war widows of 9 Grenadiers (Mewar) in 2007. field of study and activity, have contributed to Organisations: Shree Eklingji Trust, MMCF and the society. Organisation: MMCF RGKCT

Medical Aid: Medical aid is an important Donations: These cover a diverse range of activity of the MMCF. The common citizen of charitable expenditure. The areas can be as Mewar, and other precincts in Rajasthan can disparate as medical expenses to the upliftment apply for medical benefits and assistance. of the poor and backward members of Mewari Medical aid is granted in many differing society. Donations have been made toward situations. The treatments can range from sports, astrology, educational institutes, arts, assistance to geriatrics to monetary women’s promotion, cultural institutes and reimbursement for social workers for centres of learning etc. Financial assistance in the distributing medicines to poor and disabled form of donations is also given for medical and people in villages. MMCF also runs a charitable other miscellaneous purposes. Donations in the dispensary, within the City Palace Complex. It form of medical assistance are also offered to operates all year round and aims to provide free women and made towards assisting in marriages medical counselling and medicines to the poor or benefitting children's funds etc. who are unable to afford private medical Organisations: Shree Eklingji Trust, MMCF and treatment. Organisation : MMCF RGKCT

Amity Polo Cup (2006 and 2007): HRH World Tourism Day (2005): Over 250 children Group of Hotels has been the Hospitality from orphanages were offered regal visits of boat Partner for Amity Polo Cup for Charity ride in Lake Pichola, visit to Jagmandir - a palace fulfilling its CSR programme, supporting the on an island in Lake Pichola as a CSR activity, Amity Humanity Foundation in its promoting socially responsible tourism. commitment toward empowering the girl child. Organisation: HRH Pvt. Ltd. Organisation: HRH Pvt. Ltd.

13 Version 2.0 / Volume 1 / 08.01.2009 Future P R O J E C T S Vishranti Grah (environment friendly low cost houses) are proposed at important rural sites where Maharana Mewar Manav Dharma Trust is present. Establish / construct and maintain food courts serving traditional simple Indian meals on no profit no loss basis or even subsidised basis by Maharana Mewar Manav Dharma Trust. All works related to drinking water provision in villages such as installation of tube wells, water huts, water coolers, piyao, tanks, water harvesting and related activities by Maharana Mewar Manav Dharma Trust. Create an Institute of Excellence dedicated to women's vocational and artistic educations by RGKCT.

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The business and charitable organisations under Eternal Mewar continuously engage in humanitarian activities.

Be a Joint Custodian of our HUMANITARIAN projects DONATE to our existing organisations working for human welfare: PARTNER in our humanitarian projects: PARTICIPATE in our activities and events

14 Version 2.0 / Volume 1 / 08.01.2009 Tourism “Creating benchmarks in heritage tourism as ascribed by Maharana Bhagwat Singhji” Past and Present P R O J E C T S Religious Tourism: The religious Trusts are Museums: MMCF and LPHM Pvt. Ltd are responsible for the maintenance and responsible running of the City Palace Museum, functioning of more than 30 historic temples Crystal Gallery, Flora Danica Collection and around Udaipur. These Trust promote activities The Vintage & Classic Car Collection. These associated with religious tourism. are some of the most visited museums of Organisation: Shree Eklingji Trust Udaipur. Organisations: MMCF and LPHM Pvt. Ltd.

Regal Weddings: HRH Pvt. Ltd. has some of Grand Heritage Hotels and Royal Retreats: the most unique heritage wedding venues in the , Fateh Prakash Palace and world that are known to host several celebrity Jagmandir at Udaipur, Gajner Palace at Bikaner parties and weddings every year. are heritage hotels nonpareil with their exquisite Organisations: setting. They have been awarded as best heritage HRH Pvt. Ltd. and LPHM Pvt. Ltd. hotels by the Ministry of Tourism, a number of times. The Royal Retreats include the Garden Hotel and Shikarbadi in Udaipur, Aodhi at Kumbhagarh, Fateh Bagh at Ranakpur, Gorbandh at Jaisalmer and Karni Bhawan at Bikaner. Organisations: HRH Pvt. Ltd., LPHM Pvt. Ltd., Shikarbadi Hotel Pvt. Ltd. and Rajput Hotel and Resorts Pvt. Ltd. A C T I V I T I E S & E V E N T The Great Indian Travel Bazzar (2008): The Ministry of Tourism, Government of India; The Department of Tourism, Government of Rajasthan and the Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FICCI), New Delhi organised The Great Indian Travel Bazaar 2008 - an international tourism mart in April 2008 at B.M. Birla International Convention Centre, Jaipur. The purpose of Travel Bazaar was to highlight India as a world-class tourism destination with its myriad attractions. HRH Group of Hotels taking the lead in initiatives, which support the industry and Rajasthan at a global level hosted the Conference for the same in December 2007 at The Durbar Hall, Fateh Prakash Palace, Udaipur. This early association further triggered the way for HRH becoming an obvious choice for Platinum Sponsor of the mart in April 2008. Organisation: HRH Pvt. Ltd.

Lifetime Achievement Award (2008): The sixth edition of the annual Galileo Express travel World Awards was organized by The Express Group on 10th December 2008 at The Grand, New Delhi. The event was dedicated to the employees of the Taj Mahal Palace and Tower and the Oberoi Trident, Mumbai who risked their lives during the massacre in Mumbai in November demonstrating self sacrifice and the true ethos of hospitality. The awards are a culmination of excellence in the travel, tourism and hospitality industry in India. Shriji Arvind Singh Mewar of Udaipur was honoured with the Lifetime Achievement Award. 15 Version 2.0 / Volume 1 / 08.01.2009 Future

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Infrastructure development efforts are on for firmly establishing of religious tourist circuit and plans to develop cultural knowledge centres at identified locations for all tourists. Organisations: Shree Eklingji Trust A C T I V I T I E S & E V E N T The business and charitable organisations under Eternal Mewar continuously engage in activities promoting sustainable tourism.

Be a Joint Custodian of our TOURISM projects DONATE to our religious tourism projects: PARTNER in our natural and cultural heritage tourism activities: PARTICIPATE as a tourist to all our destinations

16 Version 2.0 / Volume 1 / 08.01.2009 Spor ts “Providing patronage to the transforming sports since centuries” Past and Present P R O J E C T S Amity Polo Game (2006, 2007): Financial Aid: Financial assistance is also For the second consecutive year in 2007, HRH conferred towards the Promotion of Games and Group of Hotels on the day of the finals at the Sports. For example, in the month of April Amity Polo Cup for Charity hosted the 1999, two National level Cricket players exhibition match titled, Eternal Mewar Cup. Its received financial assistance towards their tour association with polo and polo-ponies goes back of England and Scotland. This will also benefit a long way. Polo has been patronized by the and promote cricket in the erstwhile Mewar House of Mewar in India and the UK, where the area. ‘Udaipur Cup’ has been sponsored at the Organisation: MMCF Cambridge and Newmarket Polo Club. Udaipur itself has a glorious tradition of horse- sports as part of its royal heritage Organisation: HRH Pvt. Ltd.

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MMCF welcomed 'Frozen Dunes to Sand Dunes' - Mewar Motorcycle Expedition of 9 Grenadiers (Mewar) at The City Palace Complex, Udaipur on 23rd December 2006. Organisation: MMCF

MMPS students regularly participate at State Level in swimming, table tennis, lawn tennis, cricket and badminton. Maharana Mewar Public School students exhibited excellent performance in the 49th District level games and sports organized by Education Department, Govt. of Rajasthan (Swimming, Badminton, Lawn Tennis, Table Tennis, Cricket). A trekking expedition was organized at Sajjan Garh Reserve Forest. 32 students of Maharana Mewar Public School were selected in various sports competitions at State as well as National level.

District Chess Federation and Ladji Institution had organized a Chess Competition at Central Public School, Udaipur in which MMPS students participated and bagged prizes.

JSU Heritage International Rating Open Chess Tournament was organized by the All Rajputana Chess Association at Jaipur in which Maharana Mewar Public School students participated and won prizes. A scholarship of Rs 6600 was awarded to Maharana Mewar Public School students for State Championship in Swimming.

Maharana Mewar Public School students participated in the CBSE West Zone Chess Championship and bagged prizes.

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The business and charitable organisations under Eternal Mewar continuously engage in sports activities and seek like minded organizations to partner such activities.

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18 Version 2.0 / Volume 1 / 08.01.2009 Transpor t “Establishing vanguards in conserving heritage vehicles and evolving energy efficient means of transport” Past and Present P R O J E C T S

Conservation of Heritage Boats (2006): A Royal Landau Restoration (2006): The 1905 collection of classic boats from 1920's has been vintage 'Royal landau Four-in-Hand' was meticulously conserved. The heritage motor restored in 2006 and is currently at Garden launch Ford used in 1961 during visit of Majesty Hotel, Udaipur carefully restored to its original Queen Elizabeth II's visit to Udaipur is restored glory. 'Royal Landau Six-in-Hand' 2006 is also and functioning today in Lake Pichola. The used in ceremonies at the City Palace Complex. heritage motor launch Chrysler was also restored Organisation: MMCF in 2006. Organisation: LPHM Pvt. Ltd.

Aircrafts, Airfield and Helipad (since 2000): Development of Solar Vehicles(2003): Solar The Aircraft - Cessna - T - 206 - H (Turbo vehicles including boats, rickshaws and motor Station air) operates from Shikarbadi airport till cycles have been developed by the Mewar Solar date. Zenair STOLCH - 701 is another Cell to promote energy efficient transport. Solar operating aircraft. Besides the airfield Helipad at boats were introduced in Lake Pichola in 1995. Arsi Vilas Island A 5 passenger boat is now being used at Gajner Organisation: LPHM Pvt. Ltd. and an 8 seater being used in Pichola. There are 6 solar rickshaws and a solar motorcycle that was also developed. Organisation: MMCF A C T I V I T I E S & E V E N T S Air Traffic Controller's Day (2008): Celebrated International Solar Rally (2003-04): In April the world's Air Traffic Controller's Day 2008 at 2003, The Mewar Solar Cell organised a non- the Shikarbadi Field where the House of Mewar competitive rally to test these prototypes on the collection of radio controlled model aeroplanes roads in Rajasthan. It was an event that attracted was displayed. 21 participants from UK and USA, who Organisation: HRH Pvt. Ltd. sponsored the design and construction of the rickshaws that they donated, at the end of the rally, to MMCF. In April 2004, 33 participants joined the International Solar Rally that completed 1200 km with 14 vehicles powered by solar photo- voltaic panels as the source of energy. Udaipur Solar No. 5 a four-wheel vehicle achieved an average speed of between 20-25 km per hour over a distance of 150 km. Organisation: MMCF

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Best of Class Category, Vintage Classic in the Cartier Travel with Style Concours

A 1924 Rolls-Royce 20 hp, Barker Tourer (GLK 21) from the Vintage and Classic Car Collection, Udaipur, wins Best of Class Category, Vintage Classic in the Cartier Travel with Style Concours

The Cartier 'Travel with Style' Concours is positioned to join the world's top Concours events, alongside the Concorso d'Eleganza held at The Villa d'Este, the Pebble Beach, Concours d' Elegance' is an exclusive international contest, not about racing power or speed but where invited participants display their vintage and classic cars. Convened for the first time in India this year the 65 cars on display were each unique and extraordinary. continued...

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From left: Mr. Bernard Fornas, C.E.O., Cartier International; Shriji Arvind Singh Mewar of Udaipur and HRH Prince Michael of Kent

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During the time of the Raj, India's affluent ruling families bought the finest cars and the greatest coach builders and designers were specially commissioned to produce lavish, distinctive and sometimes bizarre specification to satisfy the taste of their fabulously rich clients.

The Vintage and Classic Car Collection, Garden Hotel, Udaipur selected two cars from their collection to participate in the two main award categories, Best of Show and Best of Class (in four categories) : Vintage classic; Post war Classic; Roadster and Exotic. In the Best of Class Category, Vintage Classic , the 1924 Rolls - Royce 20 hp, Barker Tourer (GLK 21) from the Vintage and Classic Car Collection was proclaimed the winner. This distinguished automobile was awarded the prestigious honour of first prize fulfilling and even exceeding the winning parameters of authenticity and originality, its hand tools, original manuals and dossier.

The judges' panel included HRH Prince Michael of Kent, Lord March, Sir Anthony Bamford, Nick Mason, Imran Khan, Monica Bellucci and Sophie Marceau. Orchestrating the event was HRH The Duchess of Cornwall's brother, travel writer and conservationist Mark Shand. C.E.O of Cartier International, Monsieur Bernard Fornas and HRH Prince Michael of Kent presented a trophy, plaque, and a certificate to Shriji Arvind Singh Mewar of Udaipur, at the Royal Western India Turf Club on November 2, 2008 in Mumbai.

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Animal Welfare Programmes: Breeding of Marwari horses: The Chetak Trust receives support from the Shikarbadi Hotel essentially supports the Government, specifically from the Department activities of Goverdhan Trust in breeding of of Animal Husbandry, for conducting joint Marwari horses, as this parcel of land settled in programmes for the welfare of animals. the Trust was originally a part of the old Organisation: Chetak Trust Shikarbadi complex. Organisation: Goverdhan Trust and Shikarbadi Hotel Pvt. Ltd.

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Animal welfare activities such as animal health fares will be organized in future by Shree Eklingji Trust under Shiv Shakti Peeth.

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The business and charitable organisations under Eternal Mewar continuously engage in activities for the welfare of animals.

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The Lake Shore Palace Hotel Pvt. Ltd. Shikarbadi Hotel Pvt. Ltd. • Shiv Niwas Palace, Udaipur • Shikarbadi Hotel, Udaipur • Shikarbadi Airport, Udaipur The Hotels & Motels Pvt. Ltd. • Lake Palace, Udaipur The Lake Palace Trade & Travels Pvt. Ltd. • Fateh Prakash Palace, Udaipur • Udaipur Office • Jagmandir Island Palace, Udaipur • Bikaner Office a palace on an island in Lake Pichola • Jaisalmer Office • Garden Hotel, Udaipur • Khas Odhi, Udaipur Mewar Memorable Millennium Melodious Music • The Legacy of Honour Pvt. Ltd. The Mewar Sound and Light Show, Udaipur • The Vintage & Classic Car Meva Media Management Pvt. Ltd. Collection of The Palace, Udaipur • Crystal Gallery, Udaipur HRH Information Technology Pvt. Ltd. • Flora Danica, Udaipur • Fateh Bagh, Ranakpur Chetak Exports (I) Pvt. Ltd. • Ranakpur Hotel & Restaurant, Ranakpur • Aashka, Shiv Niwas Palace, Udaipur • The Aodhi, Kumbhalgarh • Anmol Gems, Jaisalmer • Aashka, The Manek Chowk Historic Resort Hotels Pvt. Ltd. The City Palace Complex, Udaipur • Gorbandh Palace, Jaisalmer • Karni Bhawan Palace, Bikaner Mewar Hospitality Management Solutions (India) Pvt. Ltd. • Maan Bilas Palace, Bikaner • Ramgarh Resort & Polo Complex, Jaipur Central Office Mewar Palace Organisation Pvt. Ltd. Rajput Hotel & Resorts Pvt. Ltd. • Gajner Palace, Gajner, Bikaner

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Maharana of Mewar Charitable Foundation Estate of HlH Maharana B. S. Mewar • Maharana Mewar Foundation Annual Awards • The Promenade • The City Palace Museum • Arsi Vilas • Eternal Mewar • Ghas Ghar • Maharana Mewar Special Library • Shambu Niwas Palace • Maharana Mewar Research Institute • Motor Garage • Maharana Mewar Charitable Dispensary • Paigas (Stables) • Natni ka Chabutra Shree Eklingji Trust • Jal Burj • Shri Mewar Shiv Shakti Peeth • Mohan Mandir • Shri Dhrama Sabha Fund • Nahar Magra • Shri Amba Mataji Ka Fund • Nav Ghat • Shri Asawara Mataji Ka Fund • Devasthan ki Kachehri • Shri Mahasatyaji Ka Fund • Shri Parmarth Fund • Shri Sadavart Fund • Shri Hem Ka Gola Fund • Maji Sahiba Chavdiji Ka Fund • Mandir Shri Surya Narain, Ranakpur

Maharana Mewar Historical Publications Trust

Maharana Kumbha Sangeet Kala Trust

Vidyadan Trust • Maharana Mewar Public School • Maharana Mewar Vidya Mandir • Maharana Mewar Technical Institute

Rajmata Gulab Kunwerji Charitable Trust

Maharana Mewar Manav Dharama Trust

Shree Goverdhan Trust

Chetak Trust

Udaipur Equine Institute

The Cricket Institute

Polo Federation of India

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Note This document only covers the most representative projects and activities of Eternal Mewar from the year 2004-2008. The projects and activities completed under Eternal Mewar till date, go much beyond these few listed projects. Information about more projects and activities can be sourced through [email protected] No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted in any form or by means electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording or otherwise, without the prior permission of the publisher.

Contact Address Maharana of Mewar Charitable Foundation The City Palace Complex, Udaipur 313001, Rajasthan, India T: +91 294 2419021-9 F: 2419020 [email protected] www.eternalmewar.in

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